Press Club, a wine bar and lounge, offers world’s finest wines and beers in a sophisticated, social atmosphere. Press Club's menu of seasonal small plates and thoughtful pairings offers the ultimate wine experience in one of San Francisco's most notable destinations.
Located on the fourth floor of the iconic METREON, City View lives up to its name with floor to ceiling windows revealing an unobstructed view of San Francisco’s renowned cityscape. Between the expansive 18,000 square-foot interior and 12,000 square-foot outdoor terrace, whether it’s a product launch or conference, cocktail party or wedding, City View at METREON makes every event a special occasion.
A Secret Beneath Union Square. Located just a few blocks from Union Square and situated within a beautiful brick basement, beneath the hustle and bustle, lays Hawthorn: a state-of-the-art lounge bar and nightlife venue. In the late 1800's this area of San Francisco once housed lustful brothels and drug-stores, today however, the space has been completely re-imagined for an elite bar and nightlife experience. Featuring two intimate rooms, the first accented by Austrian drapes and deep purple ceiling swathes with plenty of lounge seating and room to dance if the evening takes you there, while the other room is a more hidden and private experience that boasts classic décor inspired by 1930’s Hollywood. For early evening Happy Hour cocktail guests, Hawthorn offers a full craft cocktail menu as well as signature favorites, lovingly prepared by some of the cities finest mixologists. As the night evolves, indulge your senses with the help of a world-class VOID sound-system, custom made for the space and designed in the UK. Whether you arrive in the evening, or late into the night, Hawthorn strives to provide a comfortable and playful atmosphere uplifting the spirit with cocktails, art, music and dance. Click Here for Reservations, or call 415-969-0196
The House of Shields has been in existence since 1908. Following an extensive restoration over the summer and fall of 2010, H.O.S. is again open for business. In keeping with tradition, there is no clock on premises, nor is there a T.V. We look forward to serving you. We are located directly across the street from the Palace Hotel on New Montgomery. Catering is available for all private events either for the upstairs mezzanine or for full bar buyouts. Please email us at thehouseofshields.com for all inquires.
SPiN, the original ping pong social club merging sport, design and art, founded in NYC, is bringing their balls to the Bay! The new location at 690 Folsom will feature 12,000 sq ft of ping pong pandemonium with 17 tables, a private VIP lounge, a full restaurant and a unique San Francisco cocktail program. Our artwork features original pieces by world-renowned street artists such as Shepard Fairey, Stikki Peaches, Pemex & Rpes and many more. Fully equipped for live music , performances and DJs, SPiN will be ultimate nightlife destination to bring entertainment, social interaction and a little healthy competition to spice up your typical night in San Francisco. To learn more about SPiN, check out www.wearespin.com.
The Metreon is a shopping center located in downtown San Francisco at the corner of 4th Street and Mission Street. It is a four-story 350,000 square foot (33,000 m²) building built over the corner of the underground Moscone Center convention center. Metreon opened on June 16, 1999, as the first of a proposed chain of Sony "urban entertainment centers", aggregating dining, gaming, music, exhibitions, shopping, and movies. Sony intended the ambitious 85 million dollar project to be not only a theme park and gallery for Sony products but also a way to reinforce a sophisticated image for the Sony brand.In 2006 Metreon was sold to Westfield, a mall developer, and it was refashioned as a food-oriented mall. In 2011, with few exceptions, remaining businesses in the mall were closed. Westfield began a major renovation with an emphasis on dining, including Target Corporation creating a large downtown department store that now takes up the second floor. In April, 2012, the Westfield sold the Metreon to Starwood Capital Group. Westfield currently continues to be responsible for management.HistoryThe Metreon's original attractions included a movie theater including both standard and IMAX screens, a multimedia edutainment presentation involving audio-animatronics and 3-D film based on the famous book The Way Things Work by David Macaulay, a play area for young children based on Maurice Sendak's popular children's book Where the Wild Things Are (sharing a floor with an In the Night Kitchen themed restaurant), and an arcade and bar, the Airtight Garage, based on French comic artist and graphic designer Jean "Moebius" Giraud's graphic novel of the same name and featuring all original games.
Moscone Center is the largest convention and exhibition complex in San Francisco, California. It comprises three main halls: Two underground halls underneath Yerba Buena Gardens, known as Moscone North and Moscone South, and a three-level Moscone West exhibition hall across 4th Street. It was initially built in 1981 by architects Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum as one single hall, Moscone South, and named after San Francisco former mayor George Moscone, who was assassinated in November 1978.BackgroundThe South of Market Area where Moscone Center was built was claimed by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, and a protracted battle was fought by the displaced low-income residents during the 1960s and 1970s.Although the Center is named after the murdered mayor, Moscone opposed the development of the area when he served on the SF Board of Supervisors in the 1960s because he felt it would displace elderly and poor residents of the area. As mayor, Moscone convened a special committee of proponents and opponents of a convention center. Hearings were held throughout SF seeking citizen input. A compromise was reached which was supported by Moscone. He put the matter on the ballot and it passed overwhelmingly.Labor organizations supported the construction of the Center, and were granted full labor jurisdiction. All labor in the Convention Center is performed by I.A.T.S.E. Local 16 Stagehands, Sign and Display Workers Local #510, Brotherhood of Teamsters local #65, IBEW Local #6, Security I.A.T.S.E. Local #B-18, Communications Workers of America, and the Hotel & Restaurant Workers Local #2. McCune Audio/Video/Lighting is the on site rental service.
Union Square is the retail and cultural hub of San Francisco. It boasts the city’s largest collection of luxury, department and boutique shopping, making it one of the premier tourist attractions in the Western United States. A spectacular selection of hotels, art galleries, salons, and performance halls also contribute to the area's cosmopolitan, 24-hour character. The center of the neighborhood is a landmark park bordered by Geary, Powell, Post, and Stockton streets and is home to the Dewey monument. You can also get up to the minute info on what's going on in Union Square by following us on twitter @unionsquaresf.
Brought to you by the producers of San Francisco’s long running (and always sold out) Absolute Magic, Magic at the Rex is an evening of mystery, wonderment and laughs. In an intimate nightclub setting at the classic Hotel Rex, you will be up close and personal with every flick of the wrist and wave of a hand of Adam Sachs and Sebastian Boswell III. Sebastian Boswell III is a most remarkable man who does fantastic things. As Mr. Boswell would modestly admit ,words cannot do justice to his performance of unusual feats he has learned in his travels over the world; suffice to say that you will be riveted. Close-up Magician Adam Sachs is as nimble with his fingers as he is with his wit. Writing in the New York Times, William Safire described Adam as a "wise guy, wiseacre." Adam is sophisticated and refined, but he sheds all that before the shows begin. Magic at the Rex will occasionally include a guest magician. But don't take it from us, here's how the San Francisco Chronicle described the earlier show, Absolute Magic: Forget the pyrotechnics, fog machines and cheesy background music - this isn't Caesars Palace. Absolute Magic focuses on the interactive and communal aspects of a magic show rather than the spectacle. Featured are local magicians RJ Owens - whose avuncular charm and offbeat brand of comedy magic will have you somewhere between smirking and outright chortling (depending on your sheepishness) - and Adam Sachs, with his mystifying sleight of hand, which may require reminders to close your mouth. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and there is a two drink minimum. Parking is available at nearby public parking garages including the Sutter/Stockton Garage. Please note that seating will begin at 7:30 PM. You may also meet and relax in the classic bar next to the salon for pre-show drinks. Did we mention that Adam and Sebastian sometimes wander to the Rex’s bar after the show and mingle over drinks for discussion and more close up performances for the guests . In other words, you may ask them questions they won’t answer, like “how did he do that?” and questions they will answer, like “why do you do that?”
Melding technology and creativity, the Salesforce Tower is designed specifically to promote the health and well-being of its inhabitants. The building is being designed by world-renowned architecture firm Pelli, Clarke, Pelli Architects. César Pelli is known for building some of the world's tallest buildings and urban landmarks. Learn more about one of America's most influential architects here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A9sar_Pelli These days, it's all about location location location. With this in mind, Salesforce Tower will be directly adjacent to the new Transbay Transit Center. Deemed the “Grand Central Station of the West,” the new transit-friendly Transbay neighborhood will transform downtown San Francisco and the Bay Area’s regional transportation system. Learn more about the Transbay Transit Center at www.transbaycenter.org The Salesforce Tower is a joint venture between Boston Properties and Hines, two companies that have more than 453 million square feet of commercial office space in service. To learn more please visit: www.bostonproperties.com and www.hines.com
Das Black Hawk war ein Jazzclub in San Francisco, der von 1949 bis 1963 bestand.Der Jazzclub Black Hawk war eine der bekanntesten Veranstaltungsorte für Jazzmusik in San Francisco während seines Bestehens von 1949 bis 1963. Er befand sich Ecke Turk Street und Hyde Street im Tenderloin-Viertel. Besitzer des Clubs waren Guido Caccienti sowie Johnny und Helen Noga. Die intime Clubatmosphäre war ideal für kleinere Jazzgruppen. 1959 konnte der Club für Jazz-Veranstaltungen Honorare von $300 bis über $3.000 pro Woche zahlen. Eine Reihe von Musikern nahmen hier Alben auf; dazu gehören Miles Davis, Cal Tjader, Thelonious Monk, Shelly Manne und Mongo Santamaría. Billie Holiday und Lester Young gaben hier ihren letzten Konzerte an der Westküste, das Modern Jazz Quartet sein erstes. Auch Charlie Parker fand sich zu einer Jamsession im Black Hawk ein. Weitere bekannte Musiker, die hier auftraten, waren u. a. Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Johnny Mathis, Art Blakey, Shorty Rogers, Art Pepper, Art Farmer, Gerry Mulligan, Horace Parlan und Russ Freeman. Art Tatum gab hier in den letzten 18 Monaten seines Lebens Konzerte; er spielte 1955 im Black Hawk.
What Makes EscapeSF Room Escape Games Better? Environments are very realistic and full of background electronics for true emergence experience. In our games we use prop production, programmable micro-controllers, and game-design theory. We focused on altering your reality with great, immersive details and also touches of humor.
101 California Street is a 48-story office skyscraper completed in 1982 in the Financial District of San Francisco, California. The 183m tower, providing 1250000sqft of office space, is bounded by California, Davis, Front, and Pine Streets near Market Street.DescriptionThe faceted cylindrical tower features a seven-story, glass-enclosed lobby and a granite plaza with flower beds and a fountain. During the holiday season, a platform with many oversized Christmas ornaments is added to the plaza. The building's entrance is very similar to that of 101 Park Avenue in New York City, and was also designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee in 1982.101 California is equipped with a total of thirty-two elevators, with twenty-two serving the tower; two serving floors 45 through 48; four serving the triangular annex building; two serving the garage; and two for freight. The eight stairwells throughout the building are intended for emergency use only.
One Rincon Hill is an upscale residential complex on the apex of Rincon Hill in San Francisco, California, United States. The complex, designed by Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz and Associates and developed by Urban West Associates, consists of two skyscrapers that share a common townhouse podium.The taller tower, One Rincon Hill South Tower, was completed in 2008 and stands 60 stories and 641 feet (195 m) tall. The shorter tower, marketed as Tower Two at One Rincon Hill, was completed in 2014 and reaches a height of 541 feet (165 m) with 50 stories. The South Tower contains high-speed elevators with special features for moving residents effectively, and a large water tank designed to help the skyscraper withstand strong winds and earthquakes. Both skyscrapers and the townhomes contain a total of 709 residential units.The building site, located right next to the western approach of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, formerly contained a clock tower. The clock tower was demolished shortly after the city approved the One Rincon Hill project. Construction of the townhomes and the South Tower lasted from 2005 to 2008, but was stopped for brief periods of time due to seismic concerns and a construction accident. As the South Tower neared completion, it generated controversy concerning view encroachment, high pricing, and architectural style.DescriptionLocationThe complex is on a 1.3acre parcel on the apex of the Rincon Hill neighborhood. The site is bounded by Harrison Street to the west, the Fremont Street exit ramp to the north, the approach to the Bay Bridge (Interstate 80) on the east, and the 1st Street entrance ramp to the south.
Welcome to PanIQ Room San Francisco. Do you have the critical skills to survive? Experience 60 minute live escape games like you’ve never before. Each escape room is built around a different story; the characteristics and style of the room are shaped with the help of accessories and interior design connected to the story. Live Escape games are a type of physical adventure games in which people are locked in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room. Choose between 3 escape games: Our rooms: Psycho Slowly you regain consciousness and realize you're inside a psycho’s apartment. You’re alone but not for long... escape before he gets back! Prison Find your way out of the Prison you are held with your fellow prisoners! Geek You work for a startup company and you have to stay and work overnight in the office. Your goal is to find an investment check hidden in a safe then escape the room! Main page: www.facebook.com/paniqroomusa Our other locations on Facebook: PanIQ Room Hollywood - www.facebook.com/paniqroomhollywood PanIQ Room San Francisco - www.facebook.com/paniqroomsf PanIQ Room Miami - www.facebook.com/paniqroommiami PanIQ Room Phoenix - https://www.facebook.com/paniqroomphx MagIQ Room Beverly Hills - https://www.facebook.com/magiqroom
The SHN Orpheum Theatre is a performance venue located at 1192 Market at Hyde Street in the Civic Center district of San Francisco, California. The theatre first opened in 1926 as one of the many designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca for theater-circuit owner Alexander Pantages. The interior features a vaulted ceiling, while the facade was patterned after a 12th-century French cathedral. The Orpheum seats 2,203 guests. In 1998, there was a $20 million renovation completed to make the Orpheum more suitable for Broadway shows after a previous renovation in the 1970s. The Orpheum is a locally designated San Francisco landmark as determined by the San Francisco Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board.The theater has hosted a number of Broadway shows, and from April 30 to May 4, 2007, hosted Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and was recently home to a two-year sit-down production of the musical Wicked from January 27, 2009, through September 2010. The Grateful Dead gave six performances here in 1976: July 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, and 18.Productions that were staged at the Orpheum prior to opening on Broadway have included Bring It On: The Musical (2011-2012), Evita (1979), Mama Mia! (2000-2001), and The Act (1977).
Vesuvio Cafe is a historic bar in North Beach, San Francisco, California. Located at 255 Columbus Avenue, across an alley from City Lights Bookstore, the building was designed by Italian architect Italo Zanolini and finished in 1916.The bar was founded in 1948 by Henri Lenoir, and was frequented by a number of Beat Generation celebrities including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Neal Cassady, as well as other notable cultural figures such as Dylan Thomas, Bob Dylan, Rodger Jacobs and Francis Ford Coppola. In the 1970s, the bar was sold by Lenoir to Ron Fein, who died in 1985, and is still operated by the Fein family along with Janet Clyde, Christopher Clyde, and manager emeritus Leo Riegler.The common alley shared with City Lights was originally called "Adler" but was renamed "Jack Kerouac Alley" in 1988. The alley was refurbished and converted to pedestrian only in 2007.Vesuvio is open every day of the year, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m, Saturdays and Sundays 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
You and eleven other people are trapped in a room. As you look around you start to notice strange messages—or are they clues?—hidden around the room. Can you and your friends solve the series of puzzles, find the key, and get out within an hour? Based on popular room escape video games, you now have an opportunity to flex your mental muscles in this brand-new live puzzle game in San Francisco!
San Francisco City Hall is the seat of government for the City and County of San Francisco, California. Re-opened in 1915 in its open space area in the city's Civic Center, it is a Beaux-Arts monument to the City Beautiful movement that epitomized the high-minded American Renaissance of the 1880s to 1917. The structure's dome is taller than that of the United States Capitol by 42 feet. The present building replaced an earlier City Hall that was destroyed during the 1906 earthquake, which was two blocks from the present one. It was bounded by Larkin Street, McAllister Street, and City Hall Avenue (a street, now built over, which ran from the corner of Grove and Larkin to the corner of McAllister and Leavenworth), largely where the current Public Library and U.N. Plaza stand today.The principal architect was Arthur Brown, Jr., of Bakewell & Brown, whose attention to the finishing details extended to the doorknobs and the typeface to be used in signage. Brown's blueprints of the building are preserved at the Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley. Brown also designed the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House, Veterans Building, Temple Emanuel, Coit Tower and the Federal office building at 50 United Nations Plaza.